Summary
Overseas, thePokemon TCGoften gets sets first. This leads to everyone else getting a sneak preview of which cards might become powerful in the meta. Stellar Miracle introduces 102 cards into the already massive pool of Pokemon cards available to play and collect.
Getting into the hobby of playing the Pokemon TCG is not as expensive as other card games. However, depending on the rarity of the card, those prices might start to add up. Even some of the Japanese cards can be worth quite a bit for those hoping to collect them. These are the ten most valuable cards from Japanese Pokemon TCG’s Stellar Miracle Expansion.
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10Terapagos EX (SR) $17.00
Make Your Deck Shine For Cheap
One of the EX cards introduced in Stellar Miracle is Terapagos EX. This Tera-type Pokemon comes in many different rarities and the secret rare version of the card is one of the more beautiful ones to look at. You get a full-body look at Paldea’s ultimate legend with a rainbow backdrop.
If you’re looking to use this card in a deck, there are cheaper options, which is always a plus when it comes to building a deck in the Pokemon TCG. However, this is the flashiest you can get before things start getting a bit more expensive.
9Briar (SR) $18.99
A Return To Area Zero
Briar is another card that is making waves, with many of her rarities being highly sought out. It features Briar, the professor from Blueberry Academy who originally wrote the Scarlet and Violet book from the game.
The card is also lore accurate, featuring her return to Area Zero on a brand-new expedition. This is one of her hopes and dreams within the Scarlet and Violet DLC. If you’re a fan of havingfull-art charactersin your collection of Trainer Cards, then this is a must-have.
8Terrapagos EX (UR) $23.40
Glitter And Gold
With 102 cards to pull from, it’s always interesting when one card can take up multiple spots on the most expensive market. Luckily, the Pokemon TCG is known for making each rarity distinct so that no two rarities look exactly the same.
If you’re not a fan of silver, the ultra-rare edition of Terapagos EX is coated in gold with Terapagos’s own design, adding a distinct gem-encrusted look to the card. So, if you want to flash a card that almost looks like an infinity gauntlet, then this is the choice for you.
7Galvantula EX (SAR) $24.80
A Potential Item Killer
If you loveBug-type Pokemonor you’re the world’s biggest Galvantula fan, then Galvantula EX is destined to become part of your collection. The special art rare is not only good as a flashy part of your treasure trove of Pokemon cards but also one with very high potential for the game itself.
Galvantula’s Charged Web attack does 110 damage to a single Prize Card Pokemon. Meanwhile, those who give out more than that when knocked out are hit twice as hard. However, most impressive of all is Galvantula’s second move, Fulgurite, which can stop your opponents from using Items.
6Area Zero Underdepths $25.79
A Bench Warping Stadium Card
With a sleek gold coating, Area Zero Underdepths is aStadium Cardmaking its debut in Stellar Miracle. It features the crystal cavers that make up the game’s signature location, giving players a nice full-art rendition of the card.
Area Zero Underdepths also has a unique ability that allows players to have eight benched Pokemon instead of five as long as they have a Tera Pokemon in play. If this card is removed or the Tera Pokemon leaves the field, the bench goes back to five and players can choose which of their excess Pokemon to discard.
5Hydrapple EX (SAR) $27.50
Play More Grass Energy
Hydrapple is already a fan-favorite Pokemon for being a dragon inside an apple. Fans ofDragon-type Pokemonwill enjoy this special art rare rendition of the card. It features a very ancient drawing of Hydrapple as if painted on stone.
It has an ability called Ripening Charge, which allows you to place an additional Grass Energy on one of your Pokemon. That Pokemon then heals 30 damage. Its one attack is Syrup Storm, which deals 30 damage for each Grass Energy attached to all your Pokemon.
4Lacey (SR) $34
Excellent Draw Power
If your favorite trainer from the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC is Lacey, then you’ll be happy to know that she gets a secret rare card inside the Stellar Miracle expansion. She lets you shuffle your hand back into the deck and draw four new cards.
The best part about this card is that if your opponent has three or fewer Prize Cards remaining, you’re able to draw eight cards instead. This can be a great way to close the gap and make a surprising comeback.
3Briar (SAR) $36
Take Up To Three Prize Cards
Briar’s special illustration rare is a must-have for collectors who love the enhanced detail of these hard-to-find cards. It also helps that Briar has a pretty useful ability if you may meet the conditions. You can only play this card if your opponent has exactly two Prize Cards left.
If you have a Tera Pokemon, and it knocks out one of your opponent’s Pokemon by attacking it this turn, you can get an extra Prize Card. Because the play restriction only applies to your opponent, you can use this card to snag two or even three Prize Cards in one shot.
2Terapagos EX (SAR) $79.25
Most Expensive Terapagos EX
The most expensive version or Terapagos EX in Stellar Miracle is the special art rare edition. It features a mosaic tile rendition of the legendary Pokemon. It’s an absolutely gorgeous card. Unified Beatdown does 30 damage for each of your Benched Pokemon.
This can max out at 150 damage or at 240 if you have Bench-altering effects. Terapagos’s second attack, Crown Opal, does 180 damage and protects you from damage during your opponent’s next turn. This blocks any attack from non-Basic, Colorless Pokemon.
1Lacey (SAR) $120
The Most Expensive Card In Stellar Miracle
The most expensive card in this set is Lacey’s special art rare edition. The card is already good enough to be expensive in lower rarities, but if you want to max out how shiny your deck is or simply want to collect this for value, Lacey will leave your wallet empty.
It features Lacey and her fellow Blueberry Academy classmates in a not-so-productive study session. With Crispin making a sandwich, Amarys in the corner explaining, and Drayton taking a nap, it’s an average day at school.
